Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years

Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years

Overview

This OFQUAL recognised qualification is suitable for learners already working as an Early Years practitioner in a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) or Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) related role and who wish to progress to leadership and management roles and responsibilities, leading best practice for their setting.

Aims of the course

This qualification aims to:

• focus on the study of leadership and management within early years SENCO and SEND related roles
• offer Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and progression
• provide opportunities to acquire a number of practical skills.

Learners will be prepared for leadership and management in specific aspects of the SENCO role including:

• enabling best outcomes for children and their families
• enriching professional development
• liaising with parents/carers, colleagues and other professionals
• managing coherent records
• undertaking and applying research for improved outcomes.

Objectives

• leadership and management within early years SENCO and SEND
• related roles
• leading effective practice in a SENCO role
• evaluating SEND provision for effective practice
• leading change to improve SEND provision
• undertaking practitioner-led enquiry

Structure

To achieve this qualification, learners are required to successfully complete 3 mandatory units.

1. Leading effective practice in the role of the Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO) within Early Years Settings
2. Evaluate Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) provision for effective practice within an Early Years Setting
3. Lead change to inform Special Educational Needs and/or Disability (SEND) provision in an Early Years Setting

How the course is delivered

This Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years is delivered via a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) which provides access to case studies, learning materials and activities, presentations and web links. Online tutor support and guidance is provided throughout the course, where learners can interact with the tutors, get feedback on their progress and submit their work electronically. This helps you to build the relevant skills progressively, as you receive feedback and support from your tutor during this time. As the course is delivered online, this enables learners to study any time, any place through immediate access to VLE.

Assessment

All units will be internally assessed using a range of methods including portfolio of evidence. A non-mandatory internal assessment task will be provided to be completed at the end of the qualification.

Career opportunities

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to leadership and management roles and responsibilities within Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) related roles in early years settings.

This qualification is suitable for those interested in pursuing careers in the following areas:

• Early years
• Childhood studies
• Community, youth and families
• Social work
•Health and social care
• Primary teaching
• Nursing.

Certification

After successful completion, students will achieve NCFE CACHE Level 4 Award in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Leadership and Management in the Early Years

Entry requirements

• Learners must be aged 16 or above
• An appropriate level of skill in the English language

Fees
Total course fee: £395.00

Duration
5 months.
(Student study commitment would be a minimum of 5-6 hours a week.)

To enroll for the course, please fill the form below or contact us at 020 8658 8536 or email us at info@oxfordprestigecollege.co.uk